Gym while injecting

[mrs_m_shizzle_dizzle]

Hi All

Is it ok to go to the gym while injecting? I’m currently injecting merional and on Wednesday I also start injecting cetrotide.

[Minchoo]

Hi I was told no physical activity - walking is fine but nothing beyond that.

[Kathy_t]

I still went to the gym but I got told off towards my last scans cos she said my ovaries could twist as they're so heavy! I didn't take the same injections as you though so not sure whether they'd do the same 🤔

[Wishfully]

I think you should consider holding off while you are on Merional - the risk is that you can cause torsion on your ovaries (you could lose an ovary in this case!). That’s because the drug makes them swell from the size of a walnut to the size of lemons! Try to avoid jumping, twisting & core intensive exercises if you can & perhaps stick to low intensity exercise (e.g. walking) x

[mrs_m_shizzle_dizzle in reply to Wishfully]

Wishfully have you been on merional before at all? X

[Wishfully in reply to mrs_m_shizzle_dizzle]

Hi! Yep, I used Merional in my fresh cycle, to stimulate the ovaries before egg collection. The drugs are different for my subsequent frozen transfers, where they are aiming to stop ovarian activity. How is it going, are you getting on ok with the injections? X

[mrs_m_shizzle_dizzle in reply to Wishfully]

Ok with the injections I think. I can’t really explain well how I feel. I feel kinda full a little bloated but more that feeling when you put on something to wear and feel horrible in it so try on loads of different outfits if that makes sense. How did you feel while you were on it? I start cetrotide tonight. I’m just hopeful it’s all working and there are eggs in there. How is your frozen cycle going? X

[mrs_m_shizzle_dizzle]

Thank you so much for the advise all. Doctors are nightmares feel like they leave out so much information x

[Hidden]

Mixed thoughts out there with little evidence either way so makes it hard for professionals to give advice. I normally train 3 times a week and have done so for the last 2-3 years. In my last cycle (which did not work) I continued training until about a week into stimulation as I started to get a bit uncomfortable and the risk of ovarian torsion. I then gave up gym until after test day. I did not take marional or cetrotide.

I am now on a frozen cycle. I am carrying on with training but there is no stimulation so can’t see any reason to stop. It helps make me feel normal.

The ovarian torsion is a definite risk so worth cutting down or stopping as you go through stimulation but ultimately it is a personal decision.

Good luck

[Hidden]

Hi. I was told to avoid anything strenuous and bouncy due to the risk of twisting ovaries. No abdominal work is allowed either, not even yoga which I was just starting to love! Walking and swimming are permitted. I'm on menopur. Good luck x

[mrs_m_shizzle_dizzle in reply to Hidden]

Thank you!! Good luck to you too how are you finding it? X

[Hidden in reply to mrs_m_shizzle_dizzle]

I'm finding it ok actually. The injections were easier than I thought and I don't have terrible side effects; just a few headaches and a bit tired. I have my second stims scan tomorrow. They upped my dosage slightly so hoping it's doing it's job. How are you finding it? X

[mrs_m_shizzle_dizzle]

Ok overall my oh is having to give me my injections but it’s nice as it means it’s something we do together. I have slight bloating but thats it so far. I have my first scan on Friday so will see then how I am doing. I think we just feel some relief at actually starting something x

[Veekay80]

Hiya, i was a gym bunny but stopped when i started injections, i did a bit of research into it and apparently as your ovaries are under enough pressure anyway any over excursion could do more damage like twist them, so i'm just sticking to walking my dog for the moe till ii finish x Good Luck